Antique French Kidney Shaped Inlaid Side Table / Cabinet / Chest with Sevres Plaque, circa 1890 Sold The mirror of neoclassical form

The mirror of neoclassical form and having a swan's neck pediment to the top with applied carvings

by the Celebrated Chinese Artist Hu Shanyu (1909-1993)

working and reworking his paintings until he is satisfied

the cabinet having the original hand-forged metal work and standing on stile feet

the dial of white enamel with various weather conditions

Antique French Kidney Shaped Inlaid Side Table / Cabinet / Chest with Sevres Plaque, circa 1890 Sold The mirror of neoclassical formSOLD A very fine antique French Louis XV style inlaid 'kidney' shaped side table chest, inlaid walnut with a large Sevres style plaque depicting lovers in 18th century dress, circa 1890. The top is inlaid with a large enameled 'Bleu Celeste' Sevres style plaque and framed with a gilded bronze ribbon, then crossbanded with rosewood, following with a band of walnut 'basket weave' parquetry, finished with another band of rosewood and a gilded bronze